City Of Mobile Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
City of mobile Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 23.935 N,5 17.223 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.398917
  • Longitude: -5.287050
Wreck Depth 72 m
Water Depth 84 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF MOBILE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 136.3 m
Width 17.2 m
Draught 9.6
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 12
Orientation 5
Tonnage 6614
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2010

Surveying Details

[NO DATE] SANK IN 542300N, 051530W. (WRECKS OFFICER RECORD CARD) H2112/75 4.2.75 H2112/75 4.2.75 WK LOCATED IN 542348N, 051712W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 86.6 IN GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. DCS3 HT 13.3MTRS. SEABED FINE SAND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 51/74). INS AS WK 76MTRS. - NM 396/75. HH208/400/05 18.4.01 HH208/400/05 18.4.01 LOCATED IN 5423.970N, 0518.570W [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 84.3MTRS. (HMS ROEBUCK, SIGNAL DTD 2.4.01). DATA MAY BE IN ERROR. NCA YET. HH090/821/01 13.7.01 HH090/821/01 13.7.01 EXAM'D 18.3.01 IN 5423.935N, 0517.223W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72.6 IN GEN DEPTH 77MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. DCS3 HT 12MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS WITH BOWS N. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 821). INTACT AND UPRIGHT WITH CENTRE SUPERSTRUCTURE. AMEND WK 72MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-KENTUCKY. BUILT IN 1912 BY WORKMAN & CLARK & CO. LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL SS CO LTD, LONDON. FIVE BOILERS, QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 412NHP. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR LIVERPOOL. BOMBED AND SUNK BY ENEMY AIRCRAFT. ALL 76 CREW SAVED. (LLWW2 & WRECKSITE.EU)

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 23.935 N,5 17.223 W
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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF MOBILE wreck located?

The CITY OF MOBILE wreck is located at coordinates 54 23.935 N,5 17.223 W.

How deep is the CITY OF MOBILE and where exactly is it located?

The CITY OF MOBILE lies at a depth of about 72 meters and is located at coordinates 54 23.935 N,5 17.223 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF MOBILE?

The seabed around the CITY OF MOBILE lies at approximately 84 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF MOBILE sink?

The CITY OF MOBILE sank on Sep 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF MOBILE discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF MOBILE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the CITY OF MOBILE belong to?

The CITY OF MOBILE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF MOBILE carrying?

The CITY OF MOBILE was carrying general and mixed goods,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF MOBILE?

The CITY OF MOBILE had a tonnage of 6614 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF MOBILE?

The CITY OF MOBILE is classified as a steam ship.

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